I can conclude by only saying that I had hoped that all former difficulties had ceased forever; on my part they were never mentioned to any person, nor a subject of discourse at any time nor in any place, I was tired hearing of them, and was in hopes that they slumbered forever. While at the subject was never once mentioned; the only thing was the enquiry I made myself to find out as far as I could, whether the report made to me by <​was​> correct or no, and this in relation to myself only. If being entirely silent on the subject at [HC 5:315] all times and in all places, is an error, then I am guilty. If evading the subject at all times whenever introduced by others be a crime, then I am guilty, for such is my uniform custom. If this letter is not satisfactory let me know wherein, for it is peace I want. I have been interrupted a great many times since I began to write by people calling at the office. Respectfully

P.S. I do consider it a matter of just offence to me to hear about ’s assisting me to office. I shall have a lower opinion of myself than I now have when I think I need his assistance. ”